US Bridges

Csah 52 over Sand Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 93135

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 52 over Sand Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 52
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates47.16702, -92.80932
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 52 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 52 over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 52 over Sand Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 52 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Csah 52 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.